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Jury Convicts Joshua Rocha in Death of North Kansas City Officer

Rocha shot Officer Daniel Vasquez during a traffic stop to avoid jail and towing, leading to a conviction with the death penalty sought by prosecutors.

LIBERTY, Mo. -- A jury has convicted Joshua Rocha of murder in connection with the death of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez. Rocha was convicted of first-degree murder nearly two hours after the jury left the courtroom to begin their deliberations. Former Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes named temporary Jackson County executive On Thursday morning, closing arguments began in Rocha's trial. The jury had to decide if Rocha was gu…

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kctv5 broke the news in on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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